Becker Forgery

CNG 88, Lot: 1319. Estimate $300. Sold for $250. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Trajan. AD 98-117. AR Denarius (18mm, 3.40 g, 8h). Modern (Becker) forgery of a Restitution issue. COCLES, helmeted head of Roma right; X (mark of value) behind / IMP CAES TRAIAN AVG GER DAC P P REST, ROMA in exergue, Dioscuri riding right. Hill, Becker 164. Good VF, attractive cabinet toning.